Gross national expenditure in South Africa
South Africa: Gross national expenditure was 375.67 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
375.67 billion constant 2015 US$
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
34th
of 162 countries
All-time high
375.67 billion constant 2015 US$
in 2025
All-time low
48.03 billion constant 2015 US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross national expenditure in South Africa, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross national expenditure in South Africa is 375.67 billion constant 2015 US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 7.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure in South Africa peaked at 375.67 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 48.03 billion constant 2015 US$, in 1960.
South Africa ranks 34th of 162 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure in South Africa, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 48.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 49.32 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.7% |
| 1962 | 51.26 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.9% |
| 1963 | 56.05 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.4% |
| 1964 | 61.61 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.9% |
| 1965 | 65.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.5% |
| 1966 | 67.14 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.3% |
| 1967 | 72.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.3% |
| 1968 | 75.64 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.0% |
| 1969 | 81.59 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.9% |
| 1970 | 88.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.0% |
| 1971 | 94.79 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.5% |
| 1972 | 94.56 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.2% |
| 1973 | 102.36 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.2% |
| 1974 | 110.56 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.0% |
| 1975 | 115.76 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.7% |
| 1976 | 115.17 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.5% |
| 1977 | 114.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.9% |
| 1978 | 114.82 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.6% |
| 1979 | 119.73 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.3% |
| 1980 | 135.57 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.2% |
| 1981 | 144.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.9% |
| 1982 | 141.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.3% |
| 1983 | 145.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.8% |
| 1984 | 151.54 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.2% |
| 1985 | 144.34 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.8% |
| 1986 | 142.20 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.5% |
| 1987 | 146.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.7% |
| 1988 | 155.70 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.6% |
| 1989 | 160.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 161.40 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.6% |
| 1991 | 161.57 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 159.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.3% |
| 1993 | 161.82 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 170.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.3% |
| 1995 | 177.85 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 184.60 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 190.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 192.31 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 193.71 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 201.08 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 207.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 215.91 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 226.04 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 243.22 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.6% |
| 2005 | 255.88 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 277.71 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.5% |
| 2007 | 296.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 307.91 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.8% |
| 2009 | 298.94 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 309.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 326.58 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 335.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 343.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 344.70 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 351.21 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 348.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 354.02 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 361.16 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 365.27 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 335.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | -8.0% |
| 2021 | 353.39 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 368.77 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 369.62 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 366.76 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 375.67 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 62.83 billion constant 2015 US$ | 48.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | 81.59 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 107.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | 88.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | 119.73 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 146.77 billion constant 2015 US$ | 135.57 billion constant 2015 US$ | 160.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 175.33 billion constant 2015 US$ | 159.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | 193.71 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 253.05 billion constant 2015 US$ | 201.08 billion constant 2015 US$ | 307.91 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 344.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | 309.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | 365.27 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 361.70 billion constant 2015 US$ | 335.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | 375.67 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 31 Israel 429.28 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 32 Colombia 412.09 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 33 Austria 402.97 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 35 Bangladesh 368.35 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 36 Denmark 325.75 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 37 Ireland 318.53 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
More economy & growth data for South Africa
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.4836 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.4 Percent per annum (2029)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) -1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.1684 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 1,111 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual -1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 2.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 14,168 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 6.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.6307 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure in South Africa?
- Gross national expenditure in South Africa was 375.67 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross national expenditure recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 375.67 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 48.03 billion constant 2015 US$ in 1960.
- How does South Africa rank for gross national expenditure?
- South Africa ranks 34th out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross national expenditure is the sum of household final consumption expenditure, general government final consumption expenditure, and gross capital formation. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.